Lawmakers returning to Albany in January are expected to focus on financial matters, specifically whether New York's $5 billion bank settlements windfall should be used on bridges, roads, sewers and other infrastructure.

Thousands of police officers from across the nation packed a church and spilled onto streets Saturday to honor Officer Rafael Ramos as a devoted family man, aspiring chaplain and hero, though an air of unrest surrounding his ambush shooting was not...

They kept us on the edge of our seats and brought us to our feet. They sent us into joyful celebration or left us in anguished disbelief. When we look back at 2014, these are some of the games — not to mention stock car races, tennis finals...

Donald James Aikey, 50, of 82 Canandaigua Ave., was charged with second-degree criminal contempt of court after allegedly violating an order of protection, according to Ontario County sheriff's deputies.

Christopher M. Andreacchi, 36, of 1778 Ingram Road, Penn Yan, was charged Dec. 26 with petit larceny and possession of burglar's tools after an investigation, according to Ontario County sheriff's deputies.